Welcome to Bohemian Benevolent and Literary Association (BBLA)
PRESERVING CZECH AND SLOVAK CULTURE IN NEW YORK CITY SINCE 1891
PRESERVING CZECH AND SLOVAK CULTURE IN NEW YORK CITY SINCE 1891
BBLA member organizations host some of the best events in the city—concerts, festivals, lectures, and film screenings—at Manhattan’s Bohemian National Hall.
Dance the night away in a stunning ballroom, featuring the Ginny Bales Society Band and a spectacular dance show by Stephen and Alexandra Hughes. Indulge in a gourmet holiday feast, and toast to the season with an open wine bar and Czech beer.
A documentary that reveals the untold story of 999 teenage Jewish girls initially registered for Slovak government service in a purported shoe factory, only to be tragically sent to Auschwitz.
Scholars, scientists, artists, and professionals of Czech or Slovak descent to introduce their talent, the subject of their work, project, research, or studies in a short presentation limited to six minutes.